Employment Managing Associate - International Law Firm

Overview 

Hunters Legal is partnering with a leading international law firm in the search for an Employment Managing Associate to join its established Employment practice in London.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile and complex employment matters for a diverse client base including multinational corporations, financial institutions, professional services organisations, private companies, charities, and senior executives.

The firm’s Employment team is recognised for delivering commercially focused advice across both contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and ambitious environment with strong partner access, direct client exposure, and genuine long-term progression opportunities.

The Position

The successful individual will advise on a broad range of employment law matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Day-to-day HR and strategic advisory support.
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Workplace investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Senior executive exits and disputes.
• Restrictive covenants and confidential information matters.

This role requires a commercially minded employment lawyer capable of managing matters independently while working closely with senior stakeholders across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

The Employment Managing Associate will:

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and advisory employment matters.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to employer clients.
• Support corporate teams on transactional employment issues.
• Draft employment documentation including contracts, policies, settlement agreements, and tribunal pleadings.
• Handle Employment Tribunal litigation and liaise with external Counsel where required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client pitches.
• Produce thought leadership content including articles, webinars, and legal updates.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers within the team.
• Utilise legal technology and AI tools as part of efficient client service delivery.

Candidate Profile

Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Strong employment law experience gained within a recognised private practice team.
• Excellent technical knowledge across contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-driven approach.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality client service.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

This position would suit an ambitious employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, increased responsibility, and career progression within an international platform.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and quality of work. The role offers significant client exposure, cross-border matters, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced and well-respected employment specialists.

The firm is committed to professional development, internal progression, and fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Benefits

A highly competitive remuneration and benefits package is available, including:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Structured learning and development programmes
• International collaboration opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.